ART PASSPORTS MOROCCO
We will virtually walk through the Medinas, connect with our five senses and get inspired by the souks, roam the High Atlas Mountains and Sahara desert, explore the intricacy and beauty of the tile design, and immerse ourselves in various local festivals and traditions. Lets be inspired by all that is Morocco!
$40 EARLY REGISTRATION opens April 1st
Class will be Accessible on April 22
$60 Regular Registration on May 6th
All our online courses are self-paced and can be accessed, downloaded and completed on your own time and at your own pace anytime after the access date. Classes are geared to artists of all levels.
If you have any questions, please email me at kristykensinger@gmail.com
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Access April 22nd, 2021
Teacher Interaction Through May 22nd, 2021
4.5+ Hours of Content
Downloadable Videos
Lifetime Access
Instructor: Kristy Kensinger
TECHNIQUES
Collecting marks and inspiration for your color palette
Pattern design inspired by Moroccan tiles
Mixed media journal lesson inspired by the Moroccan souks
Expressive flowers
Portrait drawing and painting techniques
Detailed marks
Mini landscape studies
Intuitive abstract techniques
Art history facts and inspiration on Morocco
BONUS: Art project and cooking ideas to immerse yourself in the country
RECOMMENDED ART SUPPLY LIST
Our supply list is ALWAYS optional. If you have a pencil and a piece of paper you can work along with these projects! I have listed below the products and brands that I use throughout the course for reference as well as some alternative brands to give you a variety of options. If you have questions, please email me at kristykensinger@gmail.com.
SUBSTRATES
Art Journal (Ranger Dylusions Creative Journal)
Mixed Media OR Watercolor Paper (Arches Hot Press or Cold Press Watercolor Block OR Canson Mixed Media Paper)
Wood Panel OR Canvas (8"x10", 9"x12", 11"x14")
PAINTS & MEDIUMS
Acrylic Paints
Charvin Extra Fine Acrylic Paints OR Golden Acrylics, Liquitex, Arteza, Blick Acrylics Colors used: Charvin Alexander's Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Green of Nice, Burnt Sienna, Cobalt Blue Hue, Payne's Grey, Tanned, and Ocean Blue)
Natural Pigments & Natural Acrylic Medium (Sourced and from Natural Earth Paint)
Oil Paint Supplies
Gamblin 1980 Artist Oils and Winsor & Newton Oils, Gamblin Gamsol, Gamblin Galkyd, R&F Pigment Sticks, Gamblin Gamvar Matte Varnish OR Winsor & Newton Dammar Varnish
Colors Used Skin Tone: Titanium White, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow Light, Payne’s Gray, Raw Sienna
Additional Colors Used: Phthalo Green, Turquoise
*NOTE: If you prefer you can work in acrylics, watercolors, or gouache for our oil painting project.
OIL PAINT SAFETY TIPS: Gamblin Oil Painting Safety Guidelines
Watercolors
Ocean Paper Watercolors in Glass, Gold Ochre, Terracotta, Grey Azul, Paris Blue, Mauve, Peony, Phthalocyanine Green, Sandstone, Turquoise Blue
Other Watercolor Options: Arteza Watercolor Set, Sargent Watercolor Cakes
Ink (Edelstein Smoky Quartz Ink, Natural Inks)
DRAWING TOOLS
Soft Pastels (Sennalier Soft Pastels in Black Brown, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Yellow Deep, Cerulean Blue, English Blue, Flesh Ochre
Permanent Pen
White Gel Pen
Mechanical Pencil (Zebra M .7mm)
Drawing Pencils (Faber Castell Drawing Set)
OTHER
Variety of Paint Brushes & Palette Knives
Gold Foil
Painting Palette (Ceramic, Glass, Wood, or Disposable)